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Global Citizenship Week
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
We are counting down with only one week to go until our GCW trips begin. This coming Tuesday all HS students will have final preparation meetings from 1:40-2:05pm. Parents are welcome to attend these meetings, for locations, please ask your student where their meeting is located. Please keep in mind that the meeting agenda is full as teachers will be confirming final details with students.
While on GCW courses all students will be encouraged to ‘disconnect’ and not use their mobile devices. If there is a need to contact your child, please channel your communication via the school either via email to the sponsor or via a phone call to Andy Vaughan directly (087 514 9550).
International Schools Assessment (ISA) – All grade 10 students
Andy Vaughan
andyv@isb.ac.th
On the mornings of Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd February all Grade 10 students will be completing the International Schools Assessment (ISA) in Mathematical Literacy, Reading and Writing. This assessment is conducted in grades 3, 5, 7 and 10 at ISB and the results are used to provide patterns in learning and assist in charting future direction. Students are expected to bring a pencil, black pen, eraser, ruler, sharpener and calculator to the test. EAL students may also bring a translating dictionary for the Mathematics. Please ensure encourage your children to be at the MPB by 7:15am on Monday morning.
AP Exam Sign-up
Phil Rogers
philr@isb.ac.th
Advance Placement (AP) exam student sign-up will continue over this week for the exams which take place this coming May.
If students are currently taking AP Statistics or AP Calculus courses at ISB these sign ups will occur during their classes.
Other students should collect an AP exam form and information from Mr Rogers’ secretary, Khun Arintra they must then see their counsellor to discuss the workload implications of taking these exams.
Registration for AP exams must be handed into the Dean of Academics office no later than Friday 5th February (before GCW).
High School Counseling Newsletter
Andrew Weiser
andreww@isb.ac.th
All
Grade 9
Our Freshman are gradually getting back into the swing of school and establishing routines again. Getting off to a good start is very important to set a good tone for the semester. Starting next week myself and our two interns Ms. Brelsford and Ms. Perkins will start to meet with students to review first semester progress.
From time to time students are going to need extra help or clarification in a subject. Students are encouraged first to see their teacher after school. Flex time is 2:10 – 3:05 and nearly all teachers are in their rooms readily available to assist students with their queries. Please encourage your son / daughter to take advantage of this time if they are having difficulties in a subject. In addition, we have a peer tutoring program where students might be able to get individualized assistance from a peer who has volunteered their services. Students should drop by to see Mr. Callahan in the counseling office if they are interested in either getting help or helping others. Lastly, we do have a list of outside tutors which is vetted through our administrative office. If a student needs tutorial beyond the above fore mentioned then our HS front office can be contacted for the most up to date version of tutors offering their services.
Grade 10
The Sophomore Seminar on January 28th had the 10th graders start the process of choosing their courses for next year and beyond. We took the students’ data from their previous sophomore seminars and encouraged students to use the information about what they like and what they are good at, to think about what they’d like to study in the coming years. We explained the IB Diploma Program, a program with IB Certificates, and graduation requirements, to help students get a good idea of what their schedules and programs will look like in the coming two years. The students kept a copy of their choices. Take a look with them; at this point it is a draft schedule – they still have over a month before they will actually register for their 11th grade classes. If you have any questions about the process or program, don’t hesitate to contact your son or daughter’s counselor.
Grade 11
Last Friday, January 22 was the deadline given to students to submit their Self-Recommendations and Parent Perspective forms. If these items have not yet been completed and submitted, please do so. Also, your son/daughter should be communicating with you about when is the best day and time to schedule the Junior Conference with his/her counselor to discuss their post-secondary education process.
Also, college/university visits have resumed with a variety of schools scheduled to visit ISB in the coming months. Please see Naviance and the weekly newsletter for names of the colleges/universities visiting, dates, and times.
Grade 12
As graduation nears, here are a few resources you’ll find useful as your student transitions to the next stage in their lives.
The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition by Tina Quick
The Happiest Kid on Campus by Harlan Cohen
Letting Go by Karen Coburn and Madge Treeger
ISB University Advising Site: Transitions
Two weeks ago, ISB HS Counselors hosted an alumni fair welcoming ISB graduates now at university back to campus to share their wisdom and experience with parents and students. These students represented 4 different nationalities and are studying in 3 different countries. Their advice for parents:
- Be supportive and don’t try to be strict because in college students will do what they want anyway.
- Don’t try to dictate where your child goes to school or where they will study. Help when they ask. Don’t force your help if they don’t.
- High school is a lot of stress and responsibilities, but let your kids have fun. It’s super important and these memories will shape who they are.
Upcoming University Visits
Sophia University (Japan) Monday, February 1 9:00AM (Room 203)
IASAS Tennis – Next Week
Derrick Quinet
derrickq@isb.ac.th
IASAS SPORTS TOURNAMENTS – THIS WEEK!
Our second season teams are all focused on this week’s season-ending IASAS tournaments. ISB hosts the IASAS Tennis Tournament from Thursday – Saturday. This is an incredible opportunity to catch some high-level tennis, and you can show your school spirit by coming our in support of our Panther players. We have built on-court seating for an enhanced viewing experience. Don’t miss this week’s tennis tournament, at ISB. You can also follow the action online, with streaming, video updates, and pictures at: https://inside.isb.ac.th/iasas2016/
The ISB Swim Team heads to Singapore, and they have their sights set on some medals and records! You can follow our swimmers on line, at: https://www.iasas2016swim.com/
The IASAS Rugby/Touch tournament is now being hosted in Manila. Our teams are looking forward to the challenge. Follow the Panther online at: https://iasas.jisedu.or.id/rugby/
The boys and girls basketball teams head south to Kuala Lumpur for this year’s IASAS Basketball Championships, hosted at ISKL. Follow the action live and keep up with all the results and stories at: https://sites.google.com/a/iskl.edu.my/iasas-basketball-2016/home
3rd SEASON H.S. TRYOUTS – Feb. 2-4, 2016
Third season tryouts for varsity and JV teams will commence on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Students interested in trying out for track & field, softball, badminton, and golf should communicate with the head coach for clarifying questions and check the tryout schedule, below:
| SPORT | TRYOUTS | TIME | VENUE | HEAD COACH |
| Track & Field | Tues. – Thurs
Feb. 2-4, 2016 |
3:15-4:45pm | Track / Field A | Lee O’Rourke |
| Boys Softball | Tues. – Thurs
Feb. 2-4, 2016 |
3:15-4:45pm | Reinsch Field | Cameron Perry cameronp@isb.ac.th |
| Girls Softball | Tues. – Thurs
Feb. 2-4, 2016 |
3:15-4:45pm | Field B | Laura Stewart lauras@isb.ac.th |
| Boys/Girls Badminton | Tues. – Thurs
Feb. 2-4, 2016 |
3:15-4:45pm | Rajendra | Boonseub Kumjohnviriyavanich boonsuebk@isb.ac.th |
| Boys/Girls Golf | Tues. – Thurs.
Meet – Feb. 2 |
2:15-3:00pm | Room 3-203 | Kevin Callahan kevinc@isb.ac.th |
| Boys./Girls Water Polo | Tues-Thurs.
Feb. 2-4 |
3:30-5:00pm | 50m Pool | Brian Jackson |
BISAC Tournament Weekend, Part II
The JV teams wrap up their season this Saturday and Sunday with the BISAC tournaments. Good luck to our girls and boys basketball teams, who play at ICS and ASB respectively. ISB will host the JV touch and rugby tournament on Sunday at 8:00am. Go Panthers!
SECOND SEASON SPORTS AWARDS – FEBRUARY 16
Derrick Quinet
Athletics Director
eNewsletter Guidelines
Tony Arnold
anthonya@isb.ac.th
ISB eNewsletters provide a valuable avenue for communication within the ISB parent community. For your convenience we have provided you with our eNewsletter guidelines below.
Submitting an announcement for publication
ISB accepts announcements from ISB families for potential publication in our eNewsletters. The announcements are generally intended to highlight events that occur at ISB and/or highlight information about ISB.
What to include in the announcement
• A title for your announcement
• An email contact for further information
Where to submit your announcement
4publish@isb.ac.th is for announcements of interest to the entire ISB community.
tinaratr@isb.ac.th is for Elementary School (ES) announcements of interest to ES families.
maurilib@isb.ac.th is for Middle School (MS) announcements of interest to MS families.
vijitl@isb.ac.th is for High School (HS) announcements of interest to HS families.
Your announcement will be submitted to the appropriate Principal and/or to our Marketing Director for review. ISB reserves the right to determine which announcements will and will not be published, and to edit announcements that are approved for publication.
Frequency of eNewsletter mailings
The ISB eNewsletter that is for the entire community is sent out on Thursdays. Announcements for potential publication in this newsletter must be received by noon on Thursdays.
The ES, MS, and HS eNewsletters are sent out on Fridays. Announcements for potential publication in these newsletters must be received by noon on Fridays.